What is the main difference between a Transport Chair and a Standard Wheelchair?

Wheelchairs can be self-propelled by the user and also pushed by the companion. The large 24” rear wheels with rims on a standard wheelchair allow the user to self-propel. This feature does add more weight and bulk to the wheelchair. Transport chairs on the other hand, have smaller rear wheels so the user cannot self-propel and can only be pushed by the companion. The transport chair is both lighter and more compact than a standard wheelchair.